The Candied Yam

2305 44th St SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 551-3509

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C Lebron

The food was great! The staff was very welcoming!

ken thomas

Awesome soul food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caroline Wilbon

The dressing was not done all the way. The cornbread tasted…I don’t even know how to describe it and the macaroni and cheese was soupy. 🤮😭

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Quentin Doxie

Best Soul food in the city, you won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Lynn

I’ve tried your restaurant in the past and the food was good but based off how you are responding to the comments I may not patronize your business again. You are very defensive and coming off as very condescending. You’re reading these reviews to respond and not to try to better your establishments and get an understanding of what your customers are really trying to express to you.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Bridget

The service was fantastic, food was fantastic, fresh and hot and very tasty. The owner is such a sweetie. The prices are very reasonable and you get a lot of food. 10/10 We definitely will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Macaroni and Cheese

Breydon Cobb

Made me feel like I was back at my grandma house ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sydney Valle

Horrible experience. I felt so unwelcome. I placed an online order and waited the 30 minutes they said. Once I got there I was told my food was coming up. THREE couples walked in after me and all placed orders/got served before my friend and I. One common denominator. When we finally got our food 40 minutes after arriving, it was ice cold and so gross. I have been so excited about patronizing your business. You talk about being about community and stuff, but maybe only certain people in the community? I dunno 🤷🏼‍♀️ only time you got friendly was when you realized I was heavily tattooed? Weird energy.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Emmanuel Witherspoon

Just came in with my family and had a great experience! Workers were super nice and food was perfectly made! Was served and asked if there was anything I needed. Would highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Travis

Fantastic food!!!! Would highly recommend and will definitely be back soon!!! The staff was really friendly and welcoming. Best catfish I've ever had hands down and I am very picky about my catfish. The fried chicken ..... Sweet baby Jesus delicious. Everything was great!!! Love you guys keep up the awesome work!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Whitney Aleese

Run far away from here! Unless you live having your order cold or missing— this is the place for you. Customer service will blame their mistakes for being a small business… if you’re a small business. Pay attention to the customers who come frequent. Yall lost a customer. Horrible service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Linda Walton

The building is quite cozy and well kept. Our server was very friendly. The total cost for our meal was very reasonable. Everything was excellent. The smothered pork chop was very tender. I would definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Candied Yams, Black Eyed Peas, Perch Dinner, Banana Pudding

Taryn Brandis

Great food, good energy, will be going back.
The lady helping us was fast and very kind. Food came out quick and hot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Perch, Mashed Potatoes

Ben Meyer

This place is such a fun and cool experience!
When I think of a southern soul food restaurant, the first thing all good ones have is an owner who greets you like family. Yvette is exactly that! She welcomed to home and her enthusiasm for what she does was shone through in every detailed description of her menu. Which brings me to the second thing that all good soul food places obviously must have, a great menu. This menu has all the classics you’ll find in the Deep South! Meatloaf, fried chicken, pork chops, catfish (just to name a few) and all the sides! Then greens and cornbread dressing were out of this world! And the 5 and Ten Dollar lunch specials make this place one of the best value buys you can find. Highly recommend for anybody, because it’s the kind of place anybody can enjoy. And you can spend 10 or fifty dollars and you’ll be full and satisfied.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatloaf, Candied Yams, Cornbread Dressing, Candied Yams and Cornbread

Jacob Herrygers

This place was fantastic! Evette is a beautiful soul that will make you feel at home!!! Food was delicious and staff was like family! Thank you, Evette!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish, Candied Yams, Mac N Cheese, Banana Pudding

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